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Reflections for Life’s Harder Seasons

Honest reflections and practical wisdom to help us find hope, encouragement and a way through.

16 July 2026

When Emotions Catch You Off Guard

Preparing for the moments when a song, smell, thought or memory suddenly takes you somewhere painful

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13 May 2026

Journalling as a Way to Process What I Was Carrying

How writing things down helped me untangle difficult thoughts, grief, faith, and the noise inside my head

27 March 2026

About 'The Collective Wisdom' Series

“Practical wisdom drawn from lived experience to help us navigate life’s storms, together.”

10 March 2026

When Life Gets Messy: Building Safe and Skilled Communities

Why kindness alone is not enough when people in our communities are hurting

8 January 2026

A Slow Goodbye

At the start of 2026, reflecting on grief, unfinished stories, and why Resilient Souls exists

24 December 2025

When Christmas Feels Different

Holding gratitude, grief, and hope as Christmas approaches

25 November 2025

Twenty Years On and the Words Still Speak to My Heart

How a simple box reminded me of the power of community and the friends who carried us.

15 October 2025

Reimagining Life After Loss

Discovering Hope in the Places You Least Expect

5 October 2025

I Just Woke Up and Had Breakfast

On the quiet courage it takes to begin again, one small step at a time.

16 September 2025

When Things Don’t Go to Plan

Why writing our plans in pencil can leave room for grace, growth, and even some unexpected hope

10 September 2025

Season 3 Closer (#35 & #36): From Heart to Hope (Parts 1 & 2)

What I’ve learned, what’s been shared, and how it shapes the road ahead.

19 August 2025

“At Least”: The Two Least Helpful Words to Show Empathy

Why we say it, how it lands, and better ways to show we care.

22 July 2025

🎙️ Sharing My Story: An Interview on the 'Clear Intentions' Podcast

We talked grief, parenting through loss, and choosing to live with purpose.

14 July 2025

When the Sandcastle Gets Washed Away

Parenting through grief, rebuilding after loss, and learning to reimagine the future

3 July 2025

Is It Really a Mid-Life Crisis — or Just the Grief of a Forgotten Dream?

You’re not too old. You’re not too late. And you’re definitely not done.

11 June 2025

When the Hard Questions Come

Helping Kids Face What We Can’t Fix

28 May 2025

Finding Gratitude Without Faking It.

A Shift in Perspective Without Any Toxic Positivity

14 May 2025

"Do You Think I’d Be Different If Mum Had Been Around?"

Parenting Through Grief, Answering Hard Questions, and Reflecting on Mother’s Day Without Mum

13 May 2025

A Heart with Ears

What if your presence mattered more than your words?

28 April 2025

Hearing the Shepherd’s Voice: Quieting the Inner Critic

How to recognise God's voice, silence shame, and walk more closely with Him.

17 April 2025

Certainty in the Chaos

Choosing to See God at Work—even When He’s Not Working the Way You Hoped

3 April 2025

Living Lightly: Breaking Free from a Driven Life

How slowing down helped me notice what I’d been missing all along.

14 March 2025

Choosing Trust

How to Trust God When Life Doesn't Make Sense

12 March 2025

When Silence Speaks Louder Than Words

Navigating Faith Without The Spiritual Acrobatics

18 February 2025

Travelling the Road of Unanswered Prayers

Trusting God Through the Storms of Life

7 February 2025

Learning to Dance in the Darkness

Grief isn't always a season you go through ... sometimes it feels more like a lifestyle